The Triangle Reading
18 addresses across 1 postcode (RG30), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31001332.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £342,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Reading costs £2,613 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 75% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Tilehurst, about 1.8 km away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Arthur Newbery Park, is about 880 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 93 to 94 m above sea level.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westwood Road Surgery, about 370 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 166 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £342,500 | £342,500 | £342,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2021 | 6 RG30 4RN | Semi-detached | £342,500 | |
| 20 Jun 2007 | 6 RG30 4RN | Semi-detached | £230,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (1); Maisonette, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Reading in 2026-27: Band D £2,613 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,742 | £2,032 | £2,322 | £2,613 | £3,193 | £3,774 | £4,355 | £5,226 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (34% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- Tilehurst War Memorial, grade II
Roadworks
Started, not reported finished by 30 September 2026
- 28 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: SCOTTISH AND SOUTHERN POWER DISTRIBUTION (SSEPD), Optional permit (no fee) e.g. for traffic management etc, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 93 m and 94 m above sea level (93 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG30 4RN | 100% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Tilehurst 385,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km |
| Reading West 482,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km | |
| Theale 391,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km | |
| Bus stops | 25 stops within 400 m, 60 within 800 m; nearest Tilehurst Triangle | 40 m |
| Bus or coach station | Purley Social Club Purley on Thames | 2.8 km |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m; nearest National Car Parks Limited | 230 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km; nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 1.0 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 40.4 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Westwood Road Surgery | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Triangle Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Triangle Dental Practice | 160 m |
| Hospital | Prospect Park Hospital | 2.0 km |
| Police station | Thames Valley Police | 4.0 km |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest Midcounties Co-Op The Triangle, Tilehurst Cashzone | 60 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Arthur Newbery Park 10 ha | 880 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 950 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Blagrave Recreation Ground 9,640 m² | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m; nearest Armour Hill Allotments 2.4 ha | 720 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Prospect Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km east. 11 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km east |
| Purley Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 3.0 km north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blundell's Copse | Wood | 560 m east |
| The Moor | Wood | 710 m east |
| Churchend Copse | Wood | 850 m south |
| Nabbs Hill | Hill | 1.0 km south |
| Poplar Island | Island | 1.8 km north-east |
| Kentwood Deeps | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
Noise figures are still being loaded.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Lane Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 190 m | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Blagrave Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 410 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Birch Copse Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 700 m | Outstanding (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 800 m | No published inspection |
| Moorlands Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Meadow Park Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.0 km | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Churchend Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km | Good (Dec 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Little Heath School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km | No published inspection |
| St Michael's Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km | No published inspection |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | No published inspection |
| Norcot Early Years Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.6 km | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative RG30 4RN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 m | 5 Very good | 7 Mar 2026 |
| Tilehurst Youth & Community Centre RG30 4RN | Other catering premises | 60 m | Exempt | |
| The Switch RG30 4RN | Other catering premises | 70 m | 4 Good | 16 Nov 2024 |
| Istanbul Mangal RG30 4RN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 20 Aug 2026 |
| The Switch - Grab & Go RG31 5BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Cats Protection - Tilehurst Charity Shop RG30 4RN | Retailers - other | 80 m | Exempt | |
| The Prince RG31 5BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Triangle Pharmacy RG31 5AW | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Warings Craft Bakers RG31 5AW | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza RG31 5AW | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Cake and Beyond RG31 5AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Butts Super News RG31 5AW | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Goldilocks Nursery RG31 5AT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Caterlink at Park Lane Primary Junior School RG31 5BD | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 89 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Triangle (104); On or near Loader Close (11); On or near Alford Close (9); On or near Beechwood Avenue (8); On or near Parking Area (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 45% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RG30 4RN: 18 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St Michael's Road · School Road · Tree Close · Beechwood Avenue · Loader Close · Tyle Road · Old Elm Drive · Wendover Way · Walnut Way · Woodland Drive · Dunstall Close · Alford Close
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.